Garmin © 2007 Honda Portable Navigation SystemaPPendixBattery GaugeThe battery icon in theupper right corner of the Menupage indicates the status of theinternal battery.Battery chargingor connected toexternal powerBattery fullychargedPeriodically, you might noticethat the battery gauge is notcompletely accurate. To increasethe accuracy of the battery gauge,fully discharge the battery andthen fully charge it withoutinterrupting the charging. Forbest results, leave the unit inthe mount and keep the mountpowered (your vehicle on) untilthe unit is totally charged.Battery InformationYour unit contains an internal, non-removable, lithium-ionbattery. Contact your local waste disposal department forinformation on properly disposing of the unit.Battery TipsYour unit’s battery should last 4 to 8 hours depending on usage.The battery gauge indicates the status of the battery.To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on.Touch > Display > Backlight Timeout. See page 46.To extend the battery life, close the antenna when you do notneed to receive GPS signals.To maximize the battery life and help eliminate the possibility ofthe battery overheating, which may lead to a risk of fire, do notleave your unit in direct sunlight and avoid prolonged exposureto excessive heat. To prevent damage, remove your unit fromthe vehicle when leaving your vehicle or store it out of directsunlight, such as in a vehicle compartment.••••For information about the internal, non-removable, lithium-ionbattery, see page 58 of this user’s guide, the Battery Warningsection of the product information sheet that came in the box,and www.garmin.com/safety.